Best Car Security Systems

Which is the Best Car Security Systems for You and Your Car?

Many people are hesitant to pay extra for securing their car especially since they’ve just invested a huge sum of money on the car itself.

They may mistakenly think the odds of their car being robbed are very low. It’s not worth the risk though; you would save a little money now, but you may have to pay an expensive price later on.

A car alarm however simple, will act as a deterrent to a burglar who would prefer to pick on a target that is easier. You can get car alarms that offer different levels of security ranging from the simple, basic steering wheel locks to highly sophisticated immobilizers and alarms that are high-tech. You have a wide choice of car security systems to choose from.

Car security systems come in three main types- Audible security systems, inaudible systems (private alert systems) and ignition system immobilizers.

Audible security systems work by emitting a sound that alerts the people around of unauthorized entry into the vehicle. These can be a tad annoying especially when they disturb your peace and quiet with all that beeping and loud screaming. But improvements have been made and the sensitivity of newer audible security systems can be set, which reduces the chances that it would go off without reason. Often the flashing headlights or a double beep alert the driver to the fact that the alarm has been set. Most of the car security systems that are pre-installed have an additional panic button that sets the alarm off when a button that is provided on the key fob is pressed. The major drawback of these systems is that they add to the noise pollution.

Inaudible systems work as private alarm systems. Instead of emitting deafening sounds to alert anyone of a break-in they just page the car owner when there is any unauthorized entry. The drawback to this system is that if the owner is too far from the car, he can do nothing about it. And again the inaudible car alarm system only acts to inform the owner that there has been a break-in or there is one in progress, it may not actually stop the burglary from happening.  Even if the owner manages to get to the location in time and witness the burglary in progress there is precious little he can do about it without endangering his life.

Ignition system immobilizers incorporate the latest technology for prevention of car theft, and there is a possibility that it may be mandatory for all future vehicles to be manufactured with this system installed.  They work on the principle that only an authorized person can start the car.  

The good thing is you are not restricted to choosing just one of these alarm systems for your car. Your car would get the best protection if it were installed with a combination of alarm systems, the most popular one of which is the immobilizer- audible security system combination. To make it just that much more difficult for the car thief you could also add a steering wheel lock.